Using PAUSE wiih QUICK DEFROST
If the defrosting instructions call for stirring or turning of the food in the middle of defrost
cycle, program PAUSE after QUICK DEFROST. Half way through the defrost cycle a beep will
sound, “PAUS” will show on the Display and the oven will stop defrosting. After stirring or
turning the food, touch START to continue the defrost cycle.
Standing time or cooking automatically after defrosting
For
best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the
temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting,
When COOK 1 follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically provides a standing time
equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. COOK 1 will begin after the automatic
standing time. There is no standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK 2 or QUICK
DEFROST and KEEP WARM.
For cooklng automatically atter defrostlng: For a dlfferent standlng tlme:
1.
Touch QUICK DEFROST and desired time.
1.
Touch QUICK DEFROST and desired time.
2. Touch COOK 1.
2. Touch COOK 2.
3. Touch numbers for desired cooking time. 3. Touch numbers for desired standing time.
4. Touch COOK POWER. (If you want to cook at high 4. Touch COOK POWER.
power, skip to step 6.)
5. Touch “0” for zero Cook Power.
5. Touch a number for desired Cook Power.
6. Touch START.
6. Touch START.
When QUICK DEFROST is over, the oven will shut off.
When QUICK DEFROST is over, the oven will shut off.
Two beeps will sound. The Display will count down
The Display will count down a standing time equal the standing time set in COOK 2 at zero Cook
to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. Two
Power.
beeps will sound. COOK 1 will start.
“End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound when the cooking time or standing
time is over.
About the “QUICK DEFROST” Cycle
The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into
three equal parts:
Firstpart........................................................... 80%offullCookPower
Secondpart ,.......,.,...,......~~~...~.~~.....~~~............... 50%offullCoakPower
Thirdpart ,,,,,......_.............~......~~...~~.~~............... 20%offullCookPower
This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely.
Changing or adding defrost time
You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START.
* Touch QUICK DEFROST.
* Touch numbers for new time.
* Touch START.
Any new time settlng made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the
defrostlng at only 20% of full power.
The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle,
s Open the door.
9 Check the food with long-tined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional time.
Remember that standlng tlme is necessary to complete defrosting.
* Close the door and touch START To continue the cycle if no additional time is needed,
OR...
* Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time.